Quarantine has made everything that we do a lot more difficult. Even going to the grocery store has become a huge ordeal for a lot of us right now. We know that it’s for a good cause–keeping as many people healthy as possible. COVID-19 has made us rethink how we live our daily lives. It’s made us rethink how we help others, too. Being under quarantine is not a pleasant experience and there is a high cost to it. The hope is that this high cost is a lot less than what would have happened if we had just lived our lives as normal.
That’s one way of thinking about the unpleasant feelings that we are having right now because of the shelter in place order that we are living in. It’s easy to forget that the point isn’t to take away our freedom, but to keep as many people safe as possible. It’s not fun, and it’s not supposed to be. It’s supposed to keep our communities alive and protected from the spread of the coronavirus. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s better than the alternatives.
And because of this, going about the tasks that we normally would focus on can feel like an impossible demand. So many people are struggling just to get through each day that our to-do lists can become a moot point. But that doesn’t mean that a lot of those things aren’t important–especially when it comes to senior care planning and the things that go along with this.
Estate planning fits into this category. Although it is probably unwise to meet face to face with an attorney to help walk you through this process, there are alternative ways of getting in touch with someone and beginning the process. The phone, video chat, or email can be a good way to help someone begin planning their estate.
This doesn’t just include what happens after someone passes away. Elder care attorneys also can help with things like power of attorney, living wills, living trusts, guidelines for hospital care, and more. These are all vital parts of the aging process, and they’re probably things that you’ve been thinking about a lot more frequently than before the pandemic began. This can be a scary time, but the more prepared you are, the easier it will be. Get in touch with an attorney today to get this process started. A quick Google search for “elder care attorney” and your city will be a helpful way to begin.
We’re here to help. While we are not legal specialists, we can help you with care planning. So, if you do have questions about care, please give us a call. Even if you’re not currently in the market for a caregiver for your family, we can help answer your questions and ease your concerns. We can set up a free consultation session if that would be helpful for you and get you pointed in the right direction. Your family deserves the best, even if things are not proceeding like normal. We’re proud to serve our community during this time.
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